Comparing Atarax vs Calamine Topical
| Atarax (hydroxyzine) | Calamine topical |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Anxiety, Allergic Urticaria, Nausea/Vomiting, Allergies, Pain, Pruritus, Sedation. Atarax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Pruritus. Calamine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Atarax has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 146 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Calamine topical has an average rating of 9.3 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Atarax side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Other hydroxyzine brands include: Vistaril | Calamine Plain | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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7 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 584 drugs are known to interact with Atarax:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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April 12, 1956 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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